Information Handling System Variable Torque Hinge

3. The information handling system of claim 2 wherein the predetermined torque allows rotation of the second housing portion in response to a lifting force against the weight of the first housing portion.

4. The information handling system of claim 2 wherein the sensor comprises a capacitive touch sensor disposed in the housing.

5. The information handling system of claim 4 wherein the actuator comprises an electromagnet.

6. The information handling system of claim 5 further comprising an embedded controller interfaced with the capacitive touch sensor by a GPIO, the capacitive touch sensor waking the embedded controller when a grasp associated with opening the housing is detected, the embedded controller actuating the electromagnet in response to the GPIO.

7. The information handling system of claim 4 wherein the sensor comprises a push button at a front corner of the housing.